With us in your corner, the commercial side of your business is in safe hands.

Practical, focused and fast when you need us to be, we pay attention to the detail while keeping things moving – leaving you to stay focused on your next move.

Whether you’re buying, selling, structuring or investing in your business, let us do the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

Legal expertise that supports your employees and your business. We’re always available and always ready to step in when you need us. 

Our breadth of expertise means you’ll be prepped and ready to handle the unique challenges of this fast-paced and ever-changing sector. 

Your business is unique. We’ll help you keep it that way. 

Our deep level of sector expertise means we’re the go-to law firm for clients leading the way in the low-carbon industry. 

Commercial

Commercial lawyers who understand your goals

With us in your corner, the commercial side of your business is in safe hands. 

Whether your needs are day-to-day or more “big picture”, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We can advise you on the legal side of everything from supplier relationships to outsourcing agreements, and support you on the bigger stuff too, such as joint venture and collaboration projects.  

Our clients tell us we’re like having an in-house legal team – delivering a service that’s personal, flexible and cost-friendly.

We can help you:

  • negotiate and prepare agreements and terms
  • comply with data protection laws
  • protect and licence your intellectual property rights
  • safeguard your position in commercial contracts
  • provide strategic advice before potential disputes arise
  • resolve disagreements.

More than a day-to-day legal service

We do more than simply handle your day-to-day commercial needs; we give you proactive advice that’s aligned with your businesses’ long-term goals. Many of our clients work with us on a retainer basis, safe in the knowledge we’re on hand to anticipate their legal requirements as they evolve.

In us you gain an ally who is with you for your journey.

I genuinely feel like they’ve got our best interests at heart

“The team takes care of all our legal needs including our properties, trademarks, company structure, employment contracts and investment. They’re flexible, make everything easy and are always happy to help.”

Richard Boon, Co-Founder and CEO, Hubbox

It’s been a real pleasure working with you all – the whole team are so helpful, professional, and easy to deal with.

Was great to get this done pre-Christmas and really appreciate how everyone contributed to make that happen. Thanks so much for everything and let’s hope we get chance to work together again in the future.

Simon Parker, CIBSE Services Ltd

Meet our commercial services team

Emily Eastburn-Pentreath

Trainee Solicitor

Emily Eastburn-Pentreath

Trainee Solicitor

Emily is a Trainee Solicitor in the Intellectual Property and Commercial team assisting with trade marks, data protection and other commercial matters.

More About Emily
emily.eastburn-pentreath@murrellslaw.com 07873614900 LinkedIn

Henry Maples

Partner

Henry Maples

Partner

Henry supports businesses at every stage of their journey, using his expertise in mergers, acquisitions, sales and equity investments to help clients navigate complex restructures and shareholder agreements. Henry gets to the core of our clients’ challenges and delivers advice that’s fuss-free and rooted in common sense. His no-nonsense approach recently helped deliver the sale […]

More About Henry
Henry.Maples@murrellslaw.com 07539 278903 LinkedIn

Rebecca Anforth

Legal Director

Rebecca Anforth

Legal Director

Rebecca leads our intellectual property team and is recognised by the Legal 500 for her in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law.

More About Rebecca
Rebecca.Anforth@murrellslaw.com 07984 692100 LinkedIn

See some of our commercial work

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – Implications for your business

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Murrells secures Leading Partner promotions and firm-wide rankings in Legal 500 UK 2026

Murrell Associates LLP has been ranked across all five of its practice areas in the Legal 500 UK 2026 guide, with partner Henry Maples achieving Leading Partner status for the first time. The Truro-based firm secured rankings in Corporate and Commercial, Commercial Property, Employment, Energy and Projects, and Intellectual Property; the second consecutive year it’s […]

Murrell Associates hit it for six in 2024’s Legal 500

Murrell Associates, the corporate and commercial law firm is celebrating their strongest performance of their 15-year history in the latest edition of legal directory the Legal 500.   Six of Murrells’ lawyers were ranked individually with Rebecca Anforth hitting the top spot, ranking as a Leading Individual for intellectual property advisors across the South West. […]

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